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The forthcoming Forensic Sciences standard ISO/IEC 21043 is a methodological and technical standard currently at the stage of Draft International Standard. When adopted, it will apply to all forensic disciplines, including forensic biometrics. This standard has been designed by forensic, legal, and standardisation professionals to ensure that forthcoming forensic services, products, and systems are safe, reliable, and consistently perform as intended. This contribution aims to present to the forensic biometric community the implications of adopting ISO/IEC 21043 for the forensic biometric discipline. After an introduction (Part I) and a review of the existing international standards applied in forensic science (Part II), the five-part structure of ISO/IEC 21043 is described: 1. Terms and definitions, 2. Recovery, 3. Analysis, 4. Interpretation and 5. Reporting, (Part III). Then a selection of requirements and recommendations of this five-part standard are presented, and their implication for forensic biometric research, development, implementation, and practice is analysed (Part IV). The conclusion is that the adoption and use of ISO/IEC 21043 will help forensic laboratories reach accreditation and enhance their existing quality management systems. It will also make it easier for forensic biometric scientists to develop, deliver, and implement more relevant, more reliable, and safer services, products, and systems to the end users, the forensic biometric examiners performing casework (Part V).

Curriculum vitæ

Didier Meuwly shares his time between the Netherlands Forensic Institute, where he is a principal scientist and the University of Twente, where he holds the chair of Forensic Biometrics. He specialises in the probabilistic evaluation of forensic-biometric evidence. Didier has served as a criminalist in several international terrorist cases on request of the ICTY, STL, UN, UK and CH. He has authored and co-authored more than 60 scientific articles and chapters in the forensic science field. He is an associate and guest editor of Forensic Science International (FSI), a member of the R&D standing committee of the ENFSI and a member of the ISO TC 272.

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The Norwegian Biometric Forum (NBF) is an open platform dedicated to regular exchange of information and experience related to the field of Biometrics. The target of the group is the interdisciplinary discussion between research, technology developers, data privacy experts, governmental agencies and operators of Biometric Systems. In the regular meetings new applications, latest research results and products are presented.

The European Association for Biometrics is thrilled to launch the EAB Academy, alongside the EAB Biometrics 101 Training. The training is co-located and supported by Identity Week Europe. This enriching opportunity to learn from industry experts is designed to empower beginners and intermediates in the field of biometrics.

The training promises an immersive experience exploring the intricacies of biometrics and its wide-ranging applications. Participants can expect to gain a solid foundation in biometric principles, from unveiling its historical context to its current modalities and practical implications. Modules will delve into the operational aspects of biometric systems, including security considerations and compliance with legal and ethical standards. Through interactive modules and expert-led discussions, attendees will not only grasp the present challenges but also discover future trends in this ever-changing field.

Join us for an enriching experience at the intersection of innovation and security. Register now to elevate your understanding of biometrics and unlock new possibilities with the EAB Academy.

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Virtual attendees planning to participate for half a day, kindly specify your preferred session during the registration.

Workshop to inform the community about the melting transition period to integrate the new ISO/IEC 39794 standard by end of 2025.

Workshop of the Biometrics Working Group of TeleTrusT, the IT Security Association in Germany

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The 11^th edition of the EAB Research Projects Conference is organised by the European Association on Biometrics (EAB)

The conference is currently the largest event on research funded by the European Union in the area of Biometrics and Identity Management. Over the previous successful editions, EAB-RPC has become the main forum in Europe where attendees can simultaneously: promote research carried out in biometrics, forge new links and networks, and identify the appropriate partners for possible future project applications. Last year’s edition welcomed over 70 participants from academia, industry and public institutions.

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All members of EAB are invited to join us for our annual General Assembly.

EAB is launching the eighteenth European Biometric Max Snijder, Research, and Industry Awards. These prestigious awards are granted annually to individuals who have been judged by a panel of internationally respected experts to be making a significant contribution to the field of biometrics research in Europe.

The BIOSIG 2024 conference addresses current issues in the area of biometrics and will present innovations and best practices that can be transferred into future applications.

Workshop of the Biometrics Working Group of TeleTrusT, the IT Security Association in Germany

IWBF is an international forum devoted to facilitating synergies in research and development among the areas of multimedia forensics, forensic biometrics, and forensic science. State-of-the-art research in areas such as biometrics, forensic science, surveillance, and multimedia forensics will be presented. The 9th edition of IWBF will be a meeting place for those concerned with the use of advanced biometric technologies in forensic applications, attracting participants from industry, research, academia, and end-users.

Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:

• Biometrics
• Attacks to biometric systems
• Multimodal biometrics
• Soft biometrics
• Mobile biometrics
• Biometric analysis of crime scenes
• Multimedia forensics
• Ethical and societal implications of biometrics and forensics
• Forensic Science
• Integrity verification
• Anonymization & Data Privacy
• Data de-identification
• Surveillance
• Mobile biometrics
• Information Theoretic Security
• Adversarial Signal Processing for biometrics and forensics
• Case studies on the aforementioned topics

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